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With all the visible aerodynamics installed on the Due Cento for the Bonneville speed runs, I wonder if that Avanti also had a full belly pan?

Their money… their spending!

I noticed the accent color which the Granatellis applied to the Due Cento’s red exterior, as well as the graphics, have not (yet) been applied to the car…. These details will eventually make this special Avanti even more exciting!

“Those involved” certainly could be spending their $$$$ on worse things!!

Bearwood, I’m very impressed with the work you’ve done on your Avanti’s braking system! About the front brakes… Do you feel the Mustang brakes stop a lot better than the original ‘Blake’ ‘84 Camaro Z28 brake system? I’ve always felt that the Camaro setup was a big improvement over the original Studebaker Avanti type Dunlop disc brake… used thru the ‘83 model year Avantis.

The gentleman that now owns the Avanti ‘R5’ engine is a visionary! Many years ago he had the initiative to pursue the Granatelli brothers for all the unique R5 engine parts, (back when no one else was especially interested in these parts), he finally acquired them…. Setting those parts to one side for years, he ultimately reassembled this one of a kind engine….. Now, I’m not sure if he’s using the original damaged block or not, and it’s been said the pistons were changed, but all the peripheral parts are now assembled, with the engine now sitting on an engine stand. Once again, it would be wonderful to see this unique R5 engine again under the hood of the Due Cento Studebaker Avanti!

Well said!

Yes they do!

The custom sill plates on that car that illuminate the name ‘Avanti’ when the doors are opened is very ‘Cool’!

Did he mention if there is any possibility of reuniting R5 engine with this car?

One detail on the ‘Due Cento’ I’m not very keen on is the full rear fender skirts! I understand they were added for important aerodynamic reasons… however, as far as looks go, I doubt if very many current Studebaker Avanti owners will be replicating them!!!

I’ve never been a fan of hood scoops on Studebaker Avantis… However, the air scoop which the Granatellis added at the front edge of the Due Cento’s hood looks, to me, mean & aggressive…. I like it!!

Also.. most driveshafts have a weight welded on when factory balanced… Is there any evidence on shaft that welded on weight is missing?

You might try checking for excessive up and down and side to side play at driveshaft slip joint where it enters trans tail housing…. The bushing it rides in could be shot …. Is your Avanti a high mileage car?

‘Due Cento The Next Generation’ was owned and built for Bonneville speed runs by the late James Lange, who was an extremely talented Studebaker Avanti enthusiast….. RIP James